Various Composers - Piano Book 2 (Lang Lang)

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1. Frédéric Chopin - 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor. Largo
2. Felix Mendelssohn - Lieder ohne Worte V, Op. 62: VI. Allegretto grazioso, MWV U161 "Spring Song"
3. Franz Liszt - Consolations, S. 172: No. 2 in E Major. Un poco più mosso
4. Joe Hisaishi - Spring
5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo in D Major, K. 485
6. Ludwig van Beethoven - Rondo a capriccio, Op. 129 "Rage over a Lost Penny"
7. Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No. 1
8. Franz Schubert - 4 Impromptus, D. 899, Op. 90: No. 3 in G-Flat Major. Andante
9. Sergei Rachmaninov - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Var. 18. Andante cantabile (Arr. Korepanova for Solo Piano)
10. Musashi Project - Sadness and Sorrow (From "Naruto") [Arr. Telleria for Solo Piano]
11. Jean Sibelius - 13 Pieces for Piano, Op. 76: No. 2, Etude
12. George Frideric Handel - Minuet in G Minor, HWV 434/4
13. Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999 "Pour la lute"
14. Andrew Wrangell - Rush E (2024 Version)
15. Justin Hurwitz - Mia & Sebastian's Theme (From "La La Land") [Arr. Kerber for Solo Piano]
16. Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2. Andante
17. Robert Schumann - Carnaval, Op. 9: No. 12, Chopin. Agitato
18. Friedrich Burgmüller - 25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 2, L'Arabesque. Allegro scherzando
19. Ludovico Einaudi - Fly
20. Jinyan Zhai - Main Theme (From "Black Myth: Wukong") [Arr. Leung for Solo Piano]
21. Frédéric Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66
22. Nobuo Uematsu - To Zanarkand (From "Final Fantasy X")
23. Yann Tiersen - Comptine d’un autre été: L’après-midi (From "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain")
24. Andrea Morricone - Cinema Paradiso (Arr. Kerber for Solo Piano)
25. Sergei Rachmaninov - Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 2, Prelude in C-Sharp Minor
26. Ludwig van Beethoven - Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: No. 4, Turkish March (Arr. Rubinstein for Solo Piano)
27. Tony Ann - ICARUS (Version for Piano 4 Hands)
28. Yu-Peng Chen - Lovers' Oath (From "Genshin Impact") [Version for Solo Piano]
29. Ernesto Nazareth - Brejeiro (Tango Brasileiro)
30. Claude Debussy - 2 Arabesques, CD 74: No. 1 in E Major. Andantino con moto
31. Chris Smith - I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) [Transcr. Francisco for Solo Piano]
32. Adolphe Adam - O Holy Night (Arr. Hamilton for Solo Piano)

Lang Lang, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Deutsche Grammophon

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Six years after his acclaimed Piano Book, Lang Lang releases Piano Book 2, a new collection of short, approachable piano pieces spanning classical favorites, contemporary works, and music from film, television, and video games. Describing the 32 tracks as “miniature masterpieces,” Lang Lang curated the selection from fan requests, educational syllabuses, and his own teaching experience, alongside personal favorites. The album reflects his mission to inspire new audiences and musicians alike, bridging traditional repertoire with modern media and the evolving culture of digital listening.

Born in 1982, Chinese pianist Lang Lang began playing at age three and gave his first recital before five. A prodigy, he studied at Beijing’s Central Music Conservatory, won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at 13, and later trained under Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute. His breakthrough came at 17 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, launching a global career. Renowned for his artistry and charisma, Lang Lang performs with leading orchestras and conductors, collaborates across genres, and champions music education through his foundation. A UN Messenger of Peace, he is also active in design, philanthropy, and global cultural initiatives.